Worldwide Awakening: My Soul Kinds Are Lost-Chapter 683: Century Evolution, The Birth of the Virtue Giant Clan_1
In a blink of an eye, a year had passed. The giant beasts were all slain by the combined efforts of the Merit Giants, who were formed through the Dharmic Incarnation Divine Skill. During this time, many things had occurred, such as the birth of powerful fused beasts resulting from second or third fusions. However, the good news was that the Sky-Devouring Huge Beast had not appeared again.
People gradually forgot about the horror of the Sky-Devouring Huge Beast; the only ones who still concerned themselves with it were those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, as they were preparing for Ascension.
Only when all the giant beasts had been wiped out and no new ones had been born did everyone recall the Sky-Devouring Huge Beast.
Hence, they deduced that this Sky-Devouring Huge Beast likely only appeared during Tribulation Ascension.
After that, the matter settled down, and hardly anyone discussed it anymore.
To them, the Transcendance Tribulation Stage was distant, and Ascension was even more remote.
Conversely, after the giant beasts were eliminated, everyone became fervent in practicing the Dharmic Incarnation Divine Skill. Some even revived the "Golden Wheel Wall Skill." When integrated with Dharmic Incarnation, it surprisingly formed peculiar patterns and decorations on the Merit Giants.
These patterns and decorations were not merely aesthetic; they could also enhance the Dharmic Incarnation.
Additionally, the emergence of a series of Magical Artifacts known as the Divine Light Series Magic Treasure elevated Dharmic Incarnation to its zenith.
It was said that this series of Magical Artifacts was also comprehended by the Lingyuan Hermit and then disseminated among the populace.
The Divine Light Series Magic Treasure, combined with the Dharmic Incarnation, could enable an individual to transform directly into a Merit Giant without requiring a large number of people. Furthermore, it also aided in the cultivation of Dharmic Incarnation.
There were drawbacks, however. Since it involved only one person, the strength of the transformed Merit Giant would fluctuate; its specific strength would be linked to one's own merit and cultivation realm.
The advantages were obvious: their body size became larger, their strength increased, and even if a Merit Giant was destroyed, they would not die. They would only revert to human form, though using the ability again required a period of recovery.
Furthermore, due to the distinct peculiar patterns and unique decorations on the Merit Giants formed by each individual, every Merit Giant possessed different abilities and leanings.
By now, with the continued development of the Dharmic Incarnation Divine Skill and the "Golden Wheel Wall Skill," as well as the consistent advancement of the Divine Light Series Magic Treasure, everyone maintained the form of a Merit Giant at all times.
「After a hundred years,」
The people discovered something terrifying: newborns were no longer in human form but in the form of Merit Giants.
This situation was initially considered an auspicious omen, but when all newborns began to appear this way, panic naturally erupted.
Fortunately, the Tao Tian League intervened, explaining that this was a situation akin to immortalization. They had evolved into a different state, similar to being born an Immortal, except they were not Immortals but rather beings born as Merit Giants.
Subsequent tests confirmed this: these newborns were Merit Giants, Cultivators at the Golden Core Stage, from the moment they were born.
This was truly a delightful surprise for everyone.
It takes a significant amount of time to cultivate to the Golden Core Stage. The fact that their descendants would now be born at the Golden Core Stage was a source of power that naturally filled people with ecstasy.
However, one wave had barely subsided when another arose. People soon discovered they could no longer revert to human form; they had completely transformed into Merit Giants. At best, they could only shrink their bodies to human size.
This matter attracted widespread attention, but the Tao Tian League once again spoke out.
They revealed that their weak human bodies had completely fused with their merit, transforming them into powerful bodies of merit. They had entirely become part of the Virtue Giant Clan. Otherwise, how could their offspring be born as Merit Giants?
Moreover, the newly transformed Merit Giants became exceedingly powerful, for instance, possessing Immortality.
With the appearance of this ability, everyone felt they had grown stronger.
Next, they were Immortal. As long as light existed in the world, even if they died, they could be reborn from among their kind after absorbing sufficient light.
At this point, everyone felt this was how they were meant to be.
Although they didn't understand the principles behind it, they could tangibly feel these changes in themselves. As long as these changes were beneficial, they wouldn't resist them.
However, things were not so absolute. For example, some individuals had not fully transformed into Merit Giants; there were still people who retained their human form and had not converted into Merit Giants.
These were the five individuals at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage.
"Now that the world is at peace, shouldn't the Loose Cultivator fulfill his promise from years ago to help us five ascend?" Lu Xing asked, looking at Wang Linchi.
The current Wang Linchi no longer looked human. Instead, he had manifested his game character's Virtue Golden Body, complete with added special effects, making him look exactly like a little golden figure.
In the past, Lu Xing had unsuccessfully tried to instigate Hu Da and had stirred up considerable trouble multiple times. Eventually, with Merit Giants becoming commonplace, he had gradually ceased these efforts over the years and focused on diligent cultivation at home.
As for the Dharmic Incarnation Divine Skill, the five of them had already achieved Great Success. Unlike others who used the Divine Light Series Magic Treasure for assistance, they achieved their success entirely on their own. Furthermore, they did not perpetually maintain the state of a Merit Giant.
Even if they wanted to maintain it, they lacked the ability. Others could do so constantly because of the Divine Light Series Magic Treasure, which these five did not possess; thus, they could not maintain the state for long.
The reason they refrained from using it was also due to their wariness of Wang Linchi.
Others might not understand the true nature of the Divine Light Series Magic Treasure, but how could these five not know?
"Ascension? Currently, the Qiandao Realm is peaceful and free of disasters. Furthermore, becoming a Merit Giant grants endless life. Why go to the Green Nether Fairyland?" Wang Linchi asked with feigned confusion.
He was no longer the leader of the Tao Tian League. Fifty years ago, he had returned the position to Hu Da and had been enjoying his retirement ever since.
Hu Da didn't consider killing Wang Linchi, the 'grand emperor,' primarily because Wang Linchi was still alive. Instead, Wang Linchi's willingness to step down earned him even more respect from Hu Da. Furthermore, Wang Linchi did not meddle in any affairs after retiring, which further reassured Hu Da.
Consequently, Hu Da would visit Wang Linchi from time to time, always bringing valuable gifts and consulting him on various management issues.
In short, their relationship appeared harmonious.
"No matter how good the lower realm is, it is still merely the lower realm. We must eventually venture into the Immortal Realm."
"Besides, the giant beasts are not entirely extinct. What if they were to stage a comeback in the future?" Lu Xing stated, his expression unreadable.
The so-called 'comeback' naturally referred to the Sky-Devouring Huge Beast. To date, that formidable beast had only appeared once—during Shi Nan's Ascension—and had not been seen since.
These words made Wang Linchi's expression turn solemn.
"You wish to ascend, and the Tao Tian League wishes to eradicate the Sky-Devouring Huge Beast. Indeed, these two objectives do not conflict and could even benefit both parties," Wang Linchi acknowledged his understanding, but then continued, "However, I am no longer the leader of the Tao Tian League, so I cannot make the corresponding decisions."
Wang Linchi was clearly indicating his inability to help.
"The one you need to persuade now is not me, but Hu Da. He is the current leader of the Tao Tian League."
This immediately made Lu Xing's expression darken. "Is the Loose Cultivator planning to go back on his word?"
"If you had made this request fifty years ago when I was the leader of the Tao Tian League, I would have agreed immediately."
"But not now. That would be an overstep," Wang Linchi said, shaking his head in refusal.
The expressions of the five men grew even more unsightly. Fifty years ago, their Dharmic Incarnation Divine Skill had only achieved Small Success. How could they possibly have approached Wang Linchi back then?
They had come to Wang Linchi precisely because they had achieved Great Success in their cultivation. Without this level of achievement, they didn't believe they could successfully break into the Ascension Channel to the Green Nether Fairyland.
"You!" Lu Xing wanted to attack. However, he hesitated, considering Wang Linchi was now a Merit Giant and his power was almost at the level of an Immortal. Even if the five of them joined forces, they would not be a match for him.
Moreover, if they were to attack and alert others, they would undoubtedly be besieged.
This was especially true knowing that the current leader of the Tao Tian League was Wang Linchi's nephew, and the two had relied on each other for a hundred years.
"The five of you esteemed elders need not pressure Uncle Wang any further. I agree to this matter," Hu Da's voice suddenly interjected. This caused the expressions of the five men to change; they had placed restrictive enchantments around the area and concealed their auras, yet Hu Da had still detected them.
"If you don't mind, you may come to my study for a discussion."
Wang Linchi also spoke, "Go on, what are you standing around for? Surely you don't expect me to accompany you? I'm retired and uninvolved in these affairs now, so don't drag me back into them."
